Keith Goganious facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||
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| Born: | December 7, 1968 Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 244 lb (111 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Green Run (Virginia Beach) | ||||||
| College: | Penn State | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1992 / Round: 3 / Pick: 83 | ||||||
| Expansion draft: | 1995 / Round: 5 / Pick: 9 | ||||||
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Keith Lorenzo Goganious, born on December 7, 1968, is a former American football player and coach. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons. A linebacker is a defensive player who lines up behind the defensive line. Their job is to stop the other team's offense. Goganious played for teams like the Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Baltimore Ravens. Before playing professionally, he was a college football star at Pennsylvania State University. After his playing career, Goganious became a football coach. He coached at high schools and universities.
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Keith Goganious: A Football Journey
From College to the NFL
Keith Goganious was a talented football player in college. He played for Penn State University. In 1991, he was recognized as a second-team All-East player. This showed he was one of the best players in his conference.
His skills caught the attention of professional teams. In 1992, the Buffalo Bills picked him in the third round of the NFL Draft. He was the 83rd player chosen overall that year.
Playing in the NFL
Goganious started his professional career with the Buffalo Bills. He played for them from 1992 to 1994. During his time with the Bills, he helped their defense.
In 1995, he joined the Jacksonville Jaguars. This was a new team in the NFL. He played one season with them. After that, he briefly played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1996. Later in 1996, he moved to the Baltimore Ravens. He finished his five-season NFL career with the Ravens.
Throughout his NFL career, Goganious made 188 tackles. He also had 1.0 sacks and two interceptions. These statistics show his impact as a linebacker.
Life After Playing
After his time as a player, Keith Goganious became a football coach. He wanted to share his knowledge and love for the game.
From 2004 to 2006, he was the head coach at North Point High School in Maryland. He then became an assistant coach at Hampton University from 2009 to 2013.
From 2013 to 2016, Goganious took on two roles at Bishop McNamara High School in Maryland. He was both the head football coach and an assistant athletic director. This allowed him to lead the team and help manage the school's sports programs.
External links
- Hampton Pirates bio
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
